Chapter 208: Qiluo Tulip, Ning Tian's Martial Soul Evolution
As expected of the successor of the Seven Treasures Glazed Tile Sect, Ning Tian's business instincts awoke immediately. "I get it! You want to cooperate with our Seven Treasures Glazed Tile Sect—using our network and resources!"
"Smart girl," Ye Chen said with an approving smile, playfully tapping her small nose. "Exactly. I'll provide the blueprints, the core arrays for key components, and the molds for standardized parts. Your Seven Treasures Glazed Tile Sect will take charge of production and sales. For profits, we can divide them by tier—but all products must bear the Tang Sect insignia. I want the Tang Sect's name to regain popularity among soul masters and ordinary people through these practical tools."
Ye Chen didn't mind giving up a portion of the profits. The Seven Treasures Glazed Tile Sect could earn plenty, but Ye Chen would undoubtedly earn far more.
And he knew they weren't foolish. Even if they received only a small share, they would still make a fortune.
Ning Tian felt her heart racing with excitement as she fully understood Ye Chen's plan.
Partnering with Ye Chen wouldn't just bring immense profit to her sect—it would also strengthen their connection with Ye Chen and the Tang Sect, a move highly beneficial to the Seven Treasures Glazed Tile Sect's interests.
The sect's greatest strength lay in its vast human network. Although they only had two Title Douluo and not much military power, no major power dared offend them, precisely because of these far-reaching connections.
Under Ye Chen's leadership, the Tang Sect was bound to rise as one of the continent's great powers. If her sect offered support now while the Tang Sect was still growing, their alliance would become deeply rooted—and later, when she succeeded her father, managing the sect would be much easier.
And most importantly… Ye Chen's decision to cooperate with the Seven Treasures Glazed Tile Sect was probably because of her.
Otherwise, he could have easily chosen to work with Shrek Academy.
The thought made Ning Tian's heart melt with warmth, her gaze toward him overflowing with affection.
"No problem!"
She patted her chest confidently. "Leave it to me! This is a win-win deal, and I'm sure my father will be delighted to hear it!"
Her bright eyes shimmered with determination, a blush spreading across her cheeks from excitement, making her look irresistibly charming.
By now, the two were inside a luxurious suite on the top floor.
"Alright, the Tang Sect's expansion isn't something to rush. I believe your father will share our vision," Ye Chen said, smiling as he gently guided the still-excited Ning Tian to sit by the bed. "But that's not the main reason I asked you here. I have a gift for you."
"A gift?" Ning Tian's curiosity instantly flared as she blinked her large eyes. "Is it food? Something fun? Or maybe another cultivation pill like last time?"
Ye Chen smiled mysteriously. A pulse of spiritual light shimmered from the storage ring on his hand.
A smooth, ancient jade box appeared, emanating a faint luster. When he carefully opened it, an indescribably fragrant aroma spread through the whole room.
Inside the box lay a single tulip.
Its stalk was as clear as glass, faint lines of golden light flowing within like threads of molten jade. The petals were pale gold, lightly translucent, layered in elegant folds that radiated a soft, noble glow. An invisible halo of energy surrounded the entire flower, giving it an aura of mystique.
"It's a tulip? It's so beautiful! Is this for me? How did you know I like tulips…"
Ning Tian covered her mouth, her eyes glistening with tears of emotion.
Girls naturally loved flowers—and this one, given by the man she loved, was extraordinary. Even after being apart for so long, Ye Chen was still so thoughtful.
"This tulip is called the Qiluo Tulip. It's a top-grade heavenly treasure, extremely rare and majestic. After absorbing its essence, one can harness the power of heaven and earth, the energy of sun and moon. It will bring tremendous benefits to your martial soul," Ye Chen explained with a smile.
"Wait—Qiluo Tulip? Isn't that the same legendary herb our ancestor Ning Rongrong used to evolve the Seven Treasures Glazed Pagoda into the Nine Treasures Glazed Pagoda?!"
Ning Tian gasped in disbelief.
Since their ancestor Ning Rongrong's ascension thousands of years ago, the sect had searched tirelessly for that mythical herb—without success. And yet, Ye Chen had found one.
"It's very precious," he said calmly. "There's only one like it in the world. I prepared this especially for you, so don't refuse."
Ye Chen chuckled and gently pinched her cheek.
"Hehe, Ye Chen, you're the best!"
Ning Tian beamed, throwing her arms around him and showering him with kisses. Her entire figure radiated joy, her eyes gleaming with tender affection as her legs shifted restlessly.
"Alright, alright, take it quickly," Ye Chen said, rubbing her hair with a warm smile. "Its potency fades with every moment in the open air. You don't want to waste even a drop."
If the energy weakened too much and she only managed to reach an Eight Treasures Congee Pagoda, that would truly be disastrous.
"Mhm!"
Ning Tian's heart pounded as she carefully lifted the glowing golden tulip.
Ye Chen's gentle voice guided her: "Inhale from the flower's stamen and slowly draw its essence into your body. Don't swallow the petals. Once the essence enters, circulate your soul power through your meridians."
Her fingertips trembled with excitement as she leaned toward the glimmering blossom.
At the heart of the tulip were fine golden filaments, glowing like threads woven from sunlight itself.
Taking a deep breath, with reverence and anticipation, Ning Tian pressed her lips lightly against the golden stamens and inhaled.
At once, a stream of golden brilliance surged forth—smooth, warm, and rich like liquid jade nectar—flowing gently into her mouth.
It wasn't a physical substance but a torrent of pure spiritual energy, carrying the essence of moonlight, spreading through her throat and into her body.
"Ah—!"
A muffled cry left her lips as her slender body trembled violently.
The energy within that radiant tulip was overwhelming—far beyond any pill or treasure she had ever absorbed before.
It rampaged through her delicate meridians like a wild stallion set free.
An immense pressure filled her body, skin glowing faintly gold and red as veins surfaced along her neck. Sweat quickly beaded across her forehead, soaking the strands of her hair.
Her soul power churned like boiling water, surging uncontrollably.
"Focus your mind! Guide it with your soul power!" Ye Chen instructed firmly.
"Mhm!"
Realizing the opportunity before her, Ning Tian blushed, quickly sitting cross-legged to begin channeling her energy.
The overwhelming power coursed through her, but the tulip's nature was gentle—it did not harm, only nourished. The sensation was intense, heavy, yet oddly soothing, like being filled to the brim with divine warmth.
Gradually, under her focused control, the pulsing golden energy spread through her veins, bones, and flesh, saturating every corner of her being.
(END CHAPTER)
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